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An Introduction
Hi everyone, I’ve finally decided to become a member after years of being a podcast listener, thought I should do a quick introduction.
I’m a Canadian from central British Columbia (the part that Canadian stereotypes are based on, we still have some snow in June and I cross-country ski to work in the winter). I’ve been interested in policy for a long time, and have had some involvement in local political parties, as well as having written articles for a few Canadian papers on policy issues. Currently, I’m an MBA student at a university in Scotland through their online program, its been a great program despite my having never been to the university, or even to the UK lol :)
Work-wise I’ve done a strange and eclectic mix of jobs. I’ve worked doing policy research, home renovations, and as an artisan Italian restaurant sous chef (at the time I was an econ undergrad student with no culinary training. The previous sous chef had quit to focus on acquiring cocaine, his true passion, so I suppose my lack of experience was not a problem when compared to the value of my sobriety.) More recently I’ve worked in a natural-health start-up building customized lifestyle and diet plans.
Politically, I’m really interested in some of the cost of living and economic opportunity issues facing us right now. I’m looking forward to engaging with a community that can provide some informed and interesting perspectives on some of the same topics that interest me. Talk to you soon, glad to be a part of the community.
Published in General
Coincidence? I THINK NOT!!!
That’s awesome! I have plenty of friends out in Alberta, its a great spot. Most of my family lives in the Vancouver metro as well, I usually get down there a few times a year.
I hadn’t heard that story but it would 100% not surprise me :(
Welcome!
As I understand it, Canada accomplished a major diplomatic breakthrough with Denmark recently. True?
And now the healing can begin.
https://ricochet.com/members/misthiocracy/activity/4086083/
Only a temporary accord, we’ll have the whole island eventually :)
Given the events of the last two years, hesitance is wise.
Welcome! Can’t wait to hear your take on everything. Now that you have joined, explore everything else. Check out the interest groups and join some.
One Tim Horton’s at a time, eh?
Welcome aboard.
It was interesting, during the 100th anniversary of the Halifax explosion, to learn that the countries weren’t that friendly before then. I’m glad that we get along so well.
Ah . . . you’re from Canada. Tell me, is it true Molson’s is a common substitute for baby formula in The Great White North?
Welcome aboard!
Eh?
Welcome!
Would love to hear some of your adventures as a sous chef.
I just saw the mentions and was like what did I do now. :)
Welcome aboard!
Welcome.
They could make a movie:
Indiana Jones and the Cuisinart of Doom . . .
Hello and welcome. One quick question? Is it true that in Canada you get free beer if you find a mouse in the bottle? Asking for a friend.
Welcome!
Of course, finding ways to get free beer is an important part of the culture :)
I remember the old slogan, “Draft beer, not students!”